Use the Fundamental Identities to Simplify the Expression $$\sin ^ { 2 } \theta + \tan ^ { 2 } \theta + \cos ^ { 2 } \theta$$

question 149

Multiple Choice

Use the fundamental identities to simplify the expression.
- $$\sin ^ { 2 } \theta + \tan ^ { 2 } \theta + \cos ^ { 2 } \theta$$

• A) \(\cos ^ { 3 } \theta\)
• B) \(\tan ^ { 2 } \theta\)
• C) \(\sin \theta\)
• D) \(\sec ^ { 2 } \theta\)

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